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What happens when humans stop visiting the Moon—and start being from it? As lunar colonies grow, children will eventually be born there whose bodies can’t survive Earth’s gravity. The Moon stops being a destination and becomes a one-way door, reshaping biology, politics, and even religion. This essay imagines those future Lunari and how they might see Earth as a distant, half-remembered origin rather than home.
Explore the significance of ‘Habemus Papam’ announcing Pope Leo XIV and the controversial use of ‘Habeas Corpus’ in U.S. immigration debate. Discover how these Latin phrases shape modern spiritual authority and legal rights.
On this day in 1792, President George Washington signed the U.S. Postal Service Act, establishing the Post Office as a crucial link connecting the young nation. This milestone not only revolutionized communication but also played a vital role in America’s expansion and development. As we mark this anniversary, it serves as a powerful reminder that open and accessible communication remains essential to a thriving democracy.
Explore the fascinating evolution of personal computing, from the Macintosh revolution to smartphones and beyond. Discover key milestones and the future of this transformative technology.
SAVE THE DATE: 4/8/24 – as we prepare for a total solar eclipse coming to North America in one year. Don’t miss out on this incredible celestial event!
The increase in interst rates have triggered layoffs in tech companies
Mass Shootings: I take a closer look at the facts to help me understand the true impact of these senseless acts of violence.
As a runner, I often encounter debris along the roads. I’ve been picking it up for the last 5 years. This is why I do it.
This homeowner’s old TV cannot be disposed of in a landfill with his other trash. It must be recycled separately. Here’s what he needs to do.
Today Apple will announce the new iPhone 5S. I've been tracking the fluctuating resale value of my two-year old (Verizon) iPhone 4S 32GB for the past few weeks. I picked Gazelle.com to track its value on the used market. The price was holding steady at $195 until late August when it started to drop. Today (9/10/13) it jumped up in anticipation of the official announcement. Resale value of Apple iPhone 4S 32GB (Verizon) Updated: 9/10/13 I originally paid $299 for it a little over two years ago. 9/27/13 Update: I sold my iPhone 4S to Gazelle.com on September 27, 2013 for $165. 11/29/13 Update: Two months after selling my iPhone, the price on Gazelle.com has dropped to $115.
Power players in Washington are continuing to switch from Blackberry use to iPhones, according to a National Journal survey. Link: http://www.nationaljournal.com/daily/blackberry-s-d-c-reign-ending-survey-finds-20120311
Global smartphone penetration is 27% as of November 2011. Continued upside potential for design and development of mobile website and apps.
Steve Jobs died today, October 5, 2011. He had a more profound impact on how our culture communicates and consumes entertainment than any other American. Ever.
Buying first-class stamps through the USPS.com website incurs an additional $1.00 for “shipping and handling” to deliver the stamps to your house! Instead of adding charges for delivery (ridiculous), the Postal Service should sell books of first-class stamps through their website with a $0.44 credit for delivery — the current rate of a single first-class stamp. The tag line could be: “Hey, we’re stopping at your house anyway… want us to drop off some stamps??”
Clear skies and good orbital timing will make this evening (8/16/2011) an excellent opportunity to view the International Space Station (ISS) going overhead in Western New York. Here’s where to look: At 9:23:28 pm, look low in the WSW sky. The ISS will be traveling towards the NE and appear as a fast-moving bright star. If you seek blinking lights, it’s not the ISS – it’s a plane! It will reach its peak at 9:26:31 -- nearly straight overhead – going left-to-right if you’re facing NNW. It will disappear from view at 9:29:34 in the NE sky. Happy viewing! Also: Photographing the ISS